July 2008

Events Calendar

Cherry Karma's "Cherry Jubilee"
Family fun at Cherry Karma’s “Purple Pit Stop”! Come celebrate the cherry harvest with free recipes and cherry tips, cherry treats, and more. Local pottery, crafts, jewelry, and collectables. Call 541-386-5683.
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Apple Valley's Old-Fashioned 4th of July BBQ
We’re kicking off cherry season with an old fashioned 4th of July BBQ from 11–6. Enjoy cherry-wood smoked ribs, pulled pork and chicken sandwiches, all served with homemade pear coleslaw and apple cider baked beans. Cherry desserts, jams, pie filling, cherry pepper jelly, and homemade cherry ice cream! Call 541-386-1971.
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Crazy for U-Pick Cherry Days at
Draper Girls Country Farm
Come join us for some great family fun picking your own cherries or drinking some fresh, non-pasteurized cherry cider. We also have many varieties of already picked cherries along with jams, jellies, and honey. Fresh vegetables are also available this time of year.
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Lavender Festival in the Gorge at
Lavender Valley Lavender Farm
See the beauty of 4 acres of lavender in full bloom. Children’s Music Festival and other special events. Lavender oil distilled daily at 11. Wand classes Saturday and Sunday at 3. U-cut lavender, free lavender lemonade, natural-made body products, art, lavender honey, fresh-cut flowers, and plants. Call 541-386-1906 or visit .www.lavendervalley.com.
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Hood River Cherry Days
Our annual cherry celebration is an adventure for your taste buds! Along with special activities for the entire family, Fruit Loop farms offer a dozen varieties of fresh-picked cherries, cherry wine, cherry jam, cherry pies, and other cherry desserts. U-pick available. For more information about all of the activities, visit www.hoodriverfruitloop.com
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4rd Annual Lavender Daze Festival
at Hood River Lavender Farms
Don't miss this! Free admission. Over 20 vendor booths, live music, food and wine vendors, craft classes, massage therapists, live animals, and thousands of certified organic lavender for U-PICK. Awesome scenery, fun for the whole family. Tour groups welcome. Learn more at www.lavenderdaze.com or 888-LAV-FARM.
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Hood River County Fair
Country fair fun, top entertainment, carnival rides, displays, animals, flowers, art, food, and much more. Named one of Oregon's best fairs! At the Hood River County Fairgrounds near Odell. For information, call 541-354-2865 or visit www.hoodriverfair.com.